In February 2026, the 68th Annual Grammy Awards will officially recognize Afro Beats with its own dedicated category — a move that cements the genre’s place at the heart of global music culture. What began as a fusion of West African rhythms, highlife, hip‑hop, and dancehall has evolved into a worldwide phenomenon, dominating streaming charts, festival lineups, and TikTok trends. Tune in and listen to this extraordinary conversation about a worldwide, rising genre.